Science of Behavior Change is a research organization focused on the science of behavior change, aiming to help people understand why some healthy choices succeed while others fail. The organization studies work in the field of behavioral medicine to explore the reasons behind success and promote more effective behavior change.
Researchers at Science of Behavior Change are investigating why it's so hard to stick to diets or exercise routines. Although the field of behavioral medicine has had some successes, the reasons behind these successes are often unclear. Understanding the reasons behind successful behavior change is key to achieving it again.
The Department of Psychology at Tufts University conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior. Our work addresses social, cognitive, and neural levels of analysis. We are innovative and interdisciplinary in our approach and emphasize understanding phenomena that have a direct impact on society. Scientists at all levels - faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate and undergraduate students - engage in collaborative scholarship and critical thinking in the classroom and in the laboratory. This synthesis, between research and teaching, positions us to ask and answer fundamental questions while also enriching our students' understanding of psychology.
Inspired by the Heroic Imagination in each of us, HIP designs innovative strategies by combining psychological research, intervention education and social activism to create everyday heroes equipped to solve local and global problems.
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA supports psychology research, education, and practice, and advocates for the application of psychological science to improve society.